Discover Šalovci: Mills, Cycling Routes and Nature

Architectural history, cycling routes, nature and local cuisine give Šalovci a variety of highlights. If you are planning a hotel stay, you can tailor your trip to whether you are more interested in historic buildings, a cycling tour, natural features or Kapüstni den. The places and routes are described in different ways, from a developed spring in the forest to a paved cycling route 66 km long.

Spring and historic buildings

Frimov vodnjak is a developed natural water spring in Frim Forest, on the road between Šalovci and Markovci. The noble Frim family built it around 1850. Here, the water’s natural source meets its historic construction; its name and approximate date of construction give the site a specific cultural and historical connection.

Solarjev mlin is the oldest building in Šalovci and is partially preserved. The mill was built at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. It drew its water from the Krka; a millrace ran alongside the building. Its age, state of preservation and documented connection to water make the mill a different historic point of interest from the spring.

Vaški zvonik Šalovci also offers a glimpse into local architectural history. The then Evangelical community built the bell tower in the 19th century. Today it is classified as immovable cultural heritage of local importance. The focus here is on the building’s origins in the community and its current heritage status.

A mill with a special engine

Visitors can see the Žido-Lenaršičev mlin in Goričko Landscape Park, in the municipality of Šalovci. It has the only still-functioning wood-gas engine in Slovenia. The engine can be started for visitors by arrangement with the owner. If you are interested in technology, this condition is important for planning: visiting the mill and possibly starting the engine are not the same thing; starting it must be arranged with the owner.

Nature and cycling

The valley of the Velika Krka and its tributaries in the municipality of Šalovci are designated as ecosystem, hydrological and zoological natural features. They are part of the Natura 2000 protected area and Goričko Landscape Park. Near Križevci, the artificial Križevsko Lake lies beside a stream. It covers about 2 ha and is especially popular with anglers. The nature listings therefore include both a protected valley and its tributaries, and a specific body of water with an approximate area.

Two routes described in different ways are relevant for cycling. The less challenging Volčin-Budinci-TNC-Volčin route, also suitable for families, runs from the centre of Volčin through Budinci to TNC Peterloug and back to Volčin. EuroVelo 13 passes through Šalovci on the Martinje-to-Pince section; the paved route is 66 km long. One description emphasizes the circular route and its suitability for families, while the other specifies its surface and total length. This lets you distinguish the routes by the specific features given.

Kapüstni den in Šalovci

Kapüstni den is held regularly at the Volčin event venue in the centre of Šalovci. The festival has been held in the village since 2002. At its 21st edition in 2025, competing teams from the municipality of Šalovci and the surrounding area competed in cooking segedin; they also presented other cabbage dishes. The details about the competition and dishes refer to that edition. The festival thus adds a culinary focus to the architectural and nature themes.

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